Mismatched Cutting Units - Jacobsen R311T-T4I Sicherheits-, Betriebs- Und Wartungshandbuch

10 QUALITY OF CUT

10.8 MISMATCHED CUTTING UNITS ______________________________________________

NOTE: Arrow indicates direction of travel.
Probable Cause
HOC inconsistent from one deck to another.
Difference in blade speeds.
Difference in deck ride height side to side.
Decks not level.
Deck rake not set.
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Mismatched decks is a pattern of varying cutting heights,
resulting in a stepped cut appearance, usually due to
mismatched HOC (height-of-cut) adjustment from one
deck to another.
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Check/adjust HOC on decks to same height. (Refer to Section
8.11.)
Check operation of rotary cutting motor(s) and repair/replace as
necessary.
Check/adjust tire inflation pressure. (Refer to Section 7.17.)
Level decks. (Refer to Section 8.12.)
Adjust decks so that front of blade is 1/8 in. (.125 cm) lower than
rear of blade. (Refer to Section 8.12.)
Remedy